Pollution and Fires As a Human Health Crisis

​Join public heath experts, technologists and regulators for an essential conversation that shifts the focus from carbon to communities. This fireside chat will explore the hidden public health impacts of air pollution and smoke, the role of technology in ensuring access to clean air, and actionable climate solutions.

​Why It Matters:
Climate change isn’t just about rising temperatures—it’s about the air we breathe and the health of our communities. Pollution hotspots exist near schools, neighborhoods, and workplaces, yet often go unseen, and wildfires present lasting impacts from toxic smoke. Cedars Sinai, a leader in community health, is conducting critical research into the human health impacts of the LA fires, using highly localized and unique data. Clinicians and scientists across academia are increasingly focused on improving measures of health outcomes associated with air exposures. The results of these efforts will play a critical role in shaping the actions we take to protect people and communities, today and in the future. Aclima, a pioneer in hyperlocal air quality mapping, is bringing these invisible realities to light and helping drive solutions at the intersection of technology, policy, and health. Watch Duty is changing the way we live with fires.

​What to Expect:
- Fireside chat with Q+A and networking
- Insights from a leaders in air quality policy and regulation
- Discussion on how data-driven insights can drive climate action and improved public health
- Opportunities for the tech community to engage in meaningful solutions

​Who Should Attend:
Technologists, policymakers, environmental advocates, and business leaders who want to better understand the human impact of climate change and the role of technology in building healthier communities. If you're passionate about climate solutions beyond carbon, this is a must-attend event.

​Speakers:
Dr. Susan Cheng: M.D., M.M.Sc., M.P.H., Erika J. Glazer Chair in Population Science, Director of the Institute for Research on Healthy Aging, Director of Public Health Research in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai

​Richard Corey: Former Executive Officer, California Air Resources Board

​John Clarke Mills: CEO & Cofounder, Watch Duty

​Davida Herzl: Co-Founder, CEO & President at Aclima Inc.

​Moderator:
Boone Ashworth: Staff Writer, Wired